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This role is responsible for independently and proficiently executing daily production tasks in alignment with standard operating procedures.\nKey responsibilities include following manufacturing and packaging requirements, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and completing daily tasks according to established procedures under\nthe Operations Manager's guidance while collaborating with team members to ensure safe and timely production of high-quality products.\nThe process technician will operate equipment, perform basic equipment setup, execute equipment challenges, monitor equipment performance and product quality during production, clean work areas,\nmove materials accurately and efficiently and perform routine equipment / process troubleshooting.\nThis role requires a proactive individual who is not only knowledgeable about GMP standards but also excels in communication and teamwork.\nThe successful candidate will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes and maintain high-quality standards.\nPRIMARY ACTIVITIES Primary activities include, but are not limited to:\nOperations\no Operate and maintain various manufacturing and packaging equipment to routinely achieve production standards while following GMPs and SOPs.\no Complete effective line clearance, cleaning and inspection including the completion of required documentation.\no Complete basic equipment set up.\no Maintain and transport all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.\no Perform and document equipment challenges per current procedures.\no Perform visual inspections of products, packaging, and production areas during line clearance, in-process checks, repackaging, and material reintroduction. These tasks require distinguishing\nfine visual details, printed information, and product or component colors.\no Identify equipment malfunctions and process issues; communicate and escalate appropriately for timely resolution to minimize downtime.\no Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.\no Complete all process related documentation promptly and accurately to meet data integrity requirements.\no Proactively identifies potential production issues and takes action to prevent occurrence.\nOrganize, clean and maintain the designated work area to ensure a clean and orderly working environment.\no Assist in the daily coordination of manufacturing and packaging activities to ensure production\nschedules are adhered to and customer needs are met.\no Anticipate non-equipment related production issues and act proactively to prevent occurrence or\nmitigate potential impact to production.\no Maintains and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing and packaging.\no Carry out Our Company's site mission by assuring finished goods and services are of the highest quality, optimal cost, and delivered on schedule.\n\nCompliance\no Conducts all manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with current Good Manufacturing\nPractices (cGMP), site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Divisional policies and guidelines.\no Strictly adheres to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance.\no Follow health and safety policies, including proper gowningprocedures and the use of safety equipment.\no Take accountability for personal and others' safety by reporting and resolving unsafe conditions.\no Promptly identify and report any compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and escalate to appropriate personnel.\no Actively participate in and complete EHS and quality-related compliance training in a timely manner.\no Maintains work area in constant state of compliance with respect to proper housekeeping, material segregation, and personal gowning including required personal protective equipment.\no Document manufacturing and packaging activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices including ensuring data integrity requirements are met.\no Conducts routine production documentation reviews to ensure adherence to Good Documentation practices and Right First-Time production execution.\no Assist in the investigation, root cause determination, and CAPA implementation for personnel\nrelated compliance discrepancies noted during day-to-day activities and/or audits. Escalate as per IPT management processes.\nCollaboration and Teamwork\no Collaborates with peers and other employees at various levels throughout the organization to achieve company, site and departmental goals.\no Maintain a culture of continuous improvement / MPS focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving.\no Participate in quality and safety investigations, improvement activities, and projects to improve manufacturing and packaging operation processes.\no Attends and actively participates in safety & housekeeping walkthroughs, 5S, GEMBA, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives, as required.\no Participates in projects to enhance manufacturing and packaging equipment functionality and operational processes.\no Train, develop, and mentor other team members by sharing experiences and best practices.\no Help to develop and improve process standard work.\no Pursue knowledge and skills in assigned area from an operations perspective and share that information readily with team.\nSKILLS (include specific skill levels to apply Our Company's Leadership Principles):\na) Education Requirements\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nb) Requirements\nMore than 2 years of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility.\nRobust understanding of cGMP requirements related to manufacturing and packaging execution.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently as team member.\nDemonstrated good attitude, interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support others\nthrough a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.\nDemonstrated ability to work with computerized and automated systems.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nMust be willing to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operation and/or weekends as needed.\nMust be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity.\nMust be medically cleared and physically capable of passing annual occupational health evaluations for respirator usage, including use of a PAPR (Powered Air-Purifying Respirator).\nc) Preferred Skill s\nDemonstrated leadership ability, peer training experience, and productivity improvement execution strongly preferred.\nExperience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and/or Right First-Time methodologies.\nSAP / MES / electronic logbook basic knowledge from a production execution perspective.\nOutstanding communication skills both within direct team and across multiple shifts to ensure successof overall team.\nVETJOBS\n#SHPE2026\n#MSJR\nThe salary range for this role is: $52,500 - $82,700\nThis is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.\nThe successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.\nRequired Skills:\nAnalytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, cGMP Requirements, Cleaning Equipment, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Documentation Preparation, Document Management, Equipment Set Up, Equipment Troubleshooting, GMP Environments, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), In-Process Control (IPC), Materials Handling, Operational Quality, Packaging Operations, Packaging Processes, Problem Resolution, Procedure Adherence, Process Equipment, Product Inspections, Production Documentation, Production Management, Production Scheduling {+ 7 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:\nOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Asa federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:\nEEOC Know Your Rights\nEEOC GINA Supplement\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.\nLearn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts\nSan Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nNo relocationVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\nNo Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\n3rd - NightValid Driving License:\nNoHazardous Material(s):\nNAJob Posting End Date:\n11/5/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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